SkyWater has been retained on behalf of a long-term mid-sized (<$250M in revenue) client to identify their next Chief Operating Officer. Our client is has been a well-established organization in the health insurance & benefits space for the past 50 years, and they are looking for this COO to work with the CEO to help facilitate their continued growth through developing a best-in-class Operations foundation.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) directs, coordinates, and administers all aspects of the organization’s operations teams (excluding the General Counsel, Finance, & Technology) in support of goals, policies, and objectives established by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The COO will be instrumental in developing an infrastructure for accountability within the organization and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all business processes.
Our Client is the leading distributor of mechanical power transmission, conveyor belts, electric motors, and control products in the upper Midwest. In partnership with their leadership team, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Marketing Leader with an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit.
The Marketing Leader will collaborate closely with the senior management team across all departments to generate proactive ideas and solutions that support sales and overall brand and communications needs. This individual will be responsible for establishing the strategy for the company’s brand positioning and presentation, as well as managing the distribution and maintenance of brand assets and standards across all channels.
This role will also work in tandem with both B2B and B2C sales, leads to plus up marketing strategies that foster customer loyalty, attract new customers, and drive sales. Additionally, this is a leadership position within the company, which involves providing high-level strategic guidance and managing an internal team member.
Qualities we’re looking for:
Exceptional organizational skills and strong interpersonal communication abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
8+ years of experience in trade shows and digital marketing methods, including social media, email marketing, SEO, data & analytics, and content marketing.
A professional and proactive work ethic.
A strong desire to collaborate with team members and cultivate strong relationships.
Ability to proactively identify new opportunities to drive brand awareness in existing and new markets.
A strong entrepreneurial spirit, along with a passion for brand building and a commitment to celebrating the organization’s rich history through strategic marketing initiatives.
Experience working with or for a distributor or relevant industry is a plus.
This role is onsite at their headquarters in Plymouth, MN.
We are exclusively partnering with our client to find their next Controller. This is a perfect opportunity for a Staff or Senior Accountant to take the next step in their career. You’ll have the opportunity to mentor staff and report directly to the ownership team. You’ll be responsible for full-cycle accounting, reporting, audit prep and working closely with the third party accounting/tax firm.
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing cross-functional project teams to successfully execute complex and strategic projects within the organization. This role requires a strong background in project management, the ability to drive results, and a deep understanding of product development and manufacturing processes,
High-growth PE-backed organization near Chicago looking to hire due to growth — this is as good at is gets from an FP&A exposure perspective.
Our client is looking for a Manager of FP&A focused on global consolidations — this person will own all forecasting, budgeting, quarterly reporting and performance improvement for the organization/all of its global segments. This hire will have the opportunity to make an impact from day 1, add value and improve the business from performance/process perspective, and get opportunity for quick promotion, rotational opportunities across the business, and extensive exposure to leadership/c-suite.
Flexible hybrid schedule, strong benefit package.
Ideal candidates will have 4-9 years of FP&A experience, ideally with foundations in an FLDP/Rotational program, and global consolidations/FP&A experience. Chicago-based, no relocation offered at this time.
Our client is a multi-billion dollar Medical Organization and is looking to add a Senior/Lead Accountant to help build out their Operational Accounting team.
Details: – 2x/week on-site in SW suburbs – Operational Accounting with AdHoc responsibilities – supporting around 20 entities of varying sizes – Opportunities for growth within Accounting, Revenue and Finance – Great benefits – 401K, training and development, and affordable medical insurance – $100K-$120K salary
Ideal Candidate: – 3-10 years of Audit and/or Industry Operational Accounting experience – Healthcare experience a plus – CPA a plus – ERP system experience (Oracle a plus, but not required) – Must be a go-getter, self-started, and creative thinker
SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with our client in the central metro area on an exciting opportunity for a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst. This role is a key part of the external reporting team, ensuring compliance with financial disclosure and reporting standards. The ideal candidate has a strong background in SEC reporting, technical accounting, and cross-functional collaboration.
SkyWater Search has been retained by a Minneapolis-based non-profit in the Financial Services industry to find and hire a Manager of Benefit Administration Services. This is an opportunity to work with a tenured group of leaders at an established, 30+ year business in a role only open due to a retirement within the department.
To be a fit, we are looking for someone with experience managing staff in a healthcare and/or retirement benefits environment; ideally coming from an organization with enterprise scale. This company has experience a healthy amount of chance when it comes to systems and technologies and we’re looking for someone to drive change and optimize process with these new tools at their disposal.
This is a full-time, permanent position in South Minneapolis (hybrid) and comes with a very competitive compensation package, bonus potential and top of the line benefits.
SkyWater is partnering with an existing client in Minneapolis to find a Manufacturing Engineer for their team! The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting manufacturing & assembly issues, leading continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with operators on the floor, troubleshooting equipment issues, partnering with cross-functional engineering teams on manufacturing projects, looking for manufacturing process improvements, and much more. Our client is a privately-held machinery manufacturer that we’ve placed multiple people with over the last few years. They’re offering a solid compensation package (base + bonus potential), full benefits and opportunities to advance your career with their organization!
SkyWater Search has partnered with a publicly-traded real estate investment trust to find its next Corporate Counsel in Minneapolis. The ideal candidate will have a few years of transactional experience, preferably handling structured finance transactions. This person will be establishing new secured lending facilities and other financing arrangements as well as drafting and negotiating term sheets, purchase and sale agreements, engagement letters, custodial agreements, and various related documents. This person will report to the company’s AGC and will support multiple business units. This is an in-office M-Th type of environment.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
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